free spirit

by Teen Vogue

A dreamy look from Little Doe. Photo: Rylan Perry

"Dressing up should be fun," says designer Chase Cohl. "We should be able to wear costumes and colors. Life gets boring in jeans, t-shirts and black, black, black all the time." Infusing a little magic into the everyday, the 20-year-old New York-based designer recently launched Little Doe, a label of one-of-a-kind headpieces. "I collect antique Native American moccasins and have always been in such awe of that culture and their mythology, the handmade pieces and exquisite beadwork," explains Cohl. "I wanted to create a sort of updated wearable version of the traditional headdresses." With their sky-high feathers and perfect mix of bright hues and wild patterns, Little Doe is just the antidote for any modern-day-flower child's outfit. Not surprisingly, these dreamy accessories have already caught the eye of quite a few style renegades. Model Erin Wasson has been seen sporting a floral-make, while musician M.I.A. is planning to wear one of Cohl's creations onstage this weekend at Coachella.